Chapter 62 A large number of guests have arrived.
"Golden Splendor?" Ye Xiekai's chopsticks paused, his drunkenness instantly sobering him up considerably. He frowned, thinking for a long time before remembering that it was the karaoke room he had bought for his daughter this year.
"You turned that place into a restaurant?" In his memory, Golden Glory was only associated with deafening music and the pungent smell of smoke and alcohol, and he couldn't connect it with the exquisite braised pork rice in front of him.
“No, it was made by the new chef in the kitchen.” Ye Feifei sat opposite her father and couldn’t help but add, recalling Su Yingxue rolling up her sleeves and making sauce in the kitchen. “She used to make boxed lunches for our crew. Not only was her braised pork rice excellent, but her pasta was also particularly good. I’m planning to have her add those two dishes to the KTV’s menu.”
Ye Xiekai's expression changed instantly. He put down his chopsticks, leaned forward slightly, and said with a serious tone, "The crew's lunchbox chef? To be able to produce this level of quality, he's a promising talent."
He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his mind already racing. "Golden Glory relied solely on alcohol for profit before, which was too limited. If we could develop the catering business and renovate the dining area, we might be able to transform it into a high-end leisure venue."
He looked up at Ye Feifei, his eyes full of approval: "After you finish talking with that chef tomorrow, tell me the details. Don't worry about the investment; I'll have the finance department prepare it. Let's renovate the kitchen and the front of house properly—this job is worth it."
Looking at the light in her father's eyes, Ye Feifei suddenly found it a little funny—she had been worried about how to persuade her father to support her idea, but a bowl of braised pork rice had easily solved the problem.
She picked up her chopsticks, took the last bite of rice, and put it in her mouth, secretly relieved: Su Yingxue probably never expected that her bowl of braised pork rice would bring such a big turning point to Golden Brilliance.
Morning light streamed through the blinds, casting dappled patterns on Su Yingxue's bed. She stretched, her knuckles cracking slightly, and as her fingertips brushed against the windowsill, she could still feel the lingering coolness of the morning.
"Another day that can lift one's spirits."
She straightened her collar in front of the mirror, tidied herself up after eating, smiled slightly, picked up her bag, and walked briskly towards the "Golden Glory" KTV.
The afternoon sun at two o'clock in the autumn was neither too hot nor too cold, casting a warm orange hue through the KTV door. As soon as Su Yingxue pushed open the door, she saw a familiar figure standing by the bar—Ye Feifei was pacing back and forth, clutching her phone, the hem of her beige dress fluttering gently in the breeze, her face showing a hint of helpless panic.
Hearing the door open, Ye Feifei looked up sharply and saw Su Yingxue. Her eyes lit up, but she immediately lowered her head again, twisting the hem of her clothes as she walked over.
"Sister Su..." she said softly, with a hint of apology, "I left in such a hurry yesterday that I didn't get a chance to say goodbye properly. I'm so sorry."
Su Yingxue looked at her reddened earlobes and couldn't help but laugh. She reached out and patted her shoulder: "It's nothing, I forgot about it a long time ago. Why did you come so early? Did you wait for me?"
Ye Feifei nodded immediately, took out a neatly folded piece of paper from her bag, and her fingertips were excited as she unfolded it: "I talked to my dad about the KTV renovation yesterday, and he has agreed to invest! Look, I have roughly listed some ideas, and I want to have a good talk with you about them."
The paper was marked with colored pens, with the words "front hall renovation" and "kitchen upgrade" circled several times. Su Yingxue looked at it line by line, her finger pausing on the "kitchen upgrade" column. She looked up at Ye Feifei and said, "Renovating the front hall and kitchen? Good idea, it's feasible."
A simple affirmation made Ye Feifei instantly breathe a sigh of relief, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up. This scene was witnessed by Chen Ru, the store manager, who was not far away. Her hand holding the inspection form paused, and she thought to herself: So Su Yingxue and Miss Ye have such a good relationship. I never noticed before. I thought they were just ordinary employees.
A short while later, Ye Feifei called the store's core staff to the small conference room. Several people sat upright around the long table, and Ye Feifei laid out the renovation plan on the table, speaking earnestly: "I want to make partial renovations to the store, focusing on the front and kitchen areas to improve the customer experience."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lao Zhou, who was in charge of logistics, frowned: "Miss Ye, I'm not trying to discourage you, but after all the changes, it's still just a KTV. Young people have many entertainment options these days. Even if we change it, we might not attract many people. It would be a complete waste of effort."
Several shop assistants nearby nodded in agreement, their eyes full of disapproval. Ye Feifei, observing their reactions, knew they mostly disregarded her, this newly arrived young lady, thinking she was just acting on a whim. She clenched her fists, about to retort, when Chen Ru stood up first.
Chen Ru pulled her black suit jacket tighter, her tone calm: "Everyone, I've been in the KTV industry for ten years and have seen many KTVs rise and fall. I've seen Ms. Ye's proposal; it's not just wishful thinking—the front hall renovation can improve the first impression, and the kitchen upgrade can increase revenue; these are all tangible benefits."
She changed the subject, her gaze sweeping over everyone, "I'm the store manager. Since Miss Ye has brought investment and a plan, we should fully cooperate. Moreover, it's a blessing for us that Miss Ye is willing to put in the effort for the store. Let's not let her be disappointed in our Golden Brilliance."
Chen Ru's few words emphasized her own status, gave Ye Feifei ample face, and pointed out the benefits of the makeover. Su Yingxue sat to the side, watching Chen Ru's composed demeanor, and secretly admired her: As expected of the store manager, her tact and presence are truly impressive.
Everyone was speechless after Chen Ru's words, and no one raised any further objections. The renovation plan was thus finalized, and the group refined the details—the kitchen was expanded by ten square meters, a dedicated fresh food preparation area was created, and new snack categories such as salads and pasta were added; the front area was renovated with more stylish lighting and seating. They were ready for a major overhaul.
Just as everyone was having a lively discussion, the lobby manager, Meng Cong, suddenly rushed in, his forehead covered in sweat and his voice trembling: "Something's wrong! Miss Ye, Manager Chen, Miss Su, a group of people have come to the door and say... say they want to eat!"
Chen Ru subconsciously took out her phone and glanced at the time. The screen clearly showed "15:30". She frowned, her tone full of doubt: "It's only 3:30! Do they think this is a karaoke bar or a cafeteria? Where did these people come from?"
"I don't know! These people came in and immediately asked if we could eat. I told them we're from Golden Brilliance KTV, and they said, 'We know, we just come to KTV to eat.' You'd better go and check on them!" Meng Cong stamped his feet anxiously.
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